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Subject: E3 2004 Press release: video missing parts
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We all saw the video, in four sections, or all in one file. While all Halo and Halo 2 fans drooled away at the computer screen, watching the either low or high resolution video play and showing the amazing multiplayer features of Halo 2, the video they showed was only a prototype. Therefore, there were missing parts. I have replayed the clip many many many many many, etc. times and caught various missing parts. I hope to see them in upcoming demos.

Missing Parts:

- When the clip begins, there is an introduction of the level, players, and weapons (as most of you already know). Now, when the SPARTAN dual wields weapons (needler and SMG), he uses both triggers to fire the guns. When he fired both, there was still an SMG indicator, but no needler indicator, therefore the player would have no idea of the ammo remaining in the needler whenever it is carried (or any second gun maybe?).
- A widely debated feature that fans think highly and lowly of has been the sprint feature of the SPARTANS. And as many of you might've known, that was not shown in the clip.
Q: Will the elites be able to duel wield and sprint?

More on that later as I further examine the clip. For now, what are your observations?

[Edited on 5/12/2004 2:56:08 AM]

  • 05.11.2004 5:46 PM PDT
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Apparently, the only difference between Spartans and Elites is cosmetic, therefore, yes they should be able to dual weild and sprint. Yeah, I didn't realize til' now that the reticle and ammo counter weren't different. But, Bungie has said, they're not done, and they've got a good 6 months to go. :'( Six months... But, did you notice the new shield bar? SEXY!

  • 05.11.2004 5:49 PM PDT
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I thought it looked beautiful. =P

  • 05.11.2004 5:50 PM PDT
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Some graphic features are still short:
1. The plasma sword should have a glowy fuzzy effect like in Halo 1 and the E3 demo. Right now it's too solid.
2. From the new screenshots, the flag isn't tattered like in Halo 1. Perhaps the flag will take progressive damage too now? Y'know, "improved cloth physics" *Hopes*

If there aren't any gameplay differences between elites and spartans, may I make a suggestion: different HUD schema.

[Edited on 5/11/2004 5:53:16 PM]

  • 05.11.2004 5:51 PM PDT
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haha, improved cloth physics, that would be hilarious. and while they are at that, do you think they would mind you being able to burn the trees with the flamethrowers? =P

  • 05.11.2004 5:56 PM PDT
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I agree that the plasma sword looks better when it glows a little more (looks deadlier and more mysterious) and I like the old shield indicator better, whatever though, if those are the only things out of that demo that make me sigh and remember Halo, then who cares! Everything else is an incredible improvment on the original!

  • 05.11.2004 6:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: Josh1l6
Bliss is standing around admiring the sun's reflections on the pistol in Blood Gulch.


are you sure "bliss" isnt ignorance?

  • 05.11.2004 6:24 PM PDT
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i only saw 4 videos from a site so you said there were 5 wtf! which one am i missing?

  • 05.11.2004 6:24 PM PDT
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ign. com split them into 5, but team xbox split them into four, sorry for the mess-up, they are still the same thing.

  • 05.11.2004 6:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: Septorzero
are you sure "bliss" isnt ignorance?


The environment reflections on the pistol are beautiful! I also like watching the clouds drift over Halo in the distance. Not to mention that Halo 2 will have more of this "crap". Sure, I may not be aware that the blues are currently running off with the flag on foot while I've got the powerful Pistol in my hand, but I can thank Bungie for such aesthetic details to make hours of play easier on the eyes.

  • 05.12.2004 1:57 AM PDT
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I've only seen 4 on IGN...

  • 05.12.2004 1:59 AM PDT
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Never mind, I changed it.

[Edited on 5/12/2004 2:56:43 AM]

  • 05.12.2004 2:56 AM PDT